- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Balboa, CA
William Mulholland Middle
Federal NCES profile for William Mulholland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271003205
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Mulholland Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Lake Balboa · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William Mulholland Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Mulholland Middle ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Lake Balboa, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
William Mulholland Middle held near 1,003 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.6 → 52.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 062271003205 · Lake Balboa, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,098 enr · 20:1 · 90.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
William Mulholland Middle held near 1,003 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.6 → 52.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
William Mulholland Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school
William Mulholland Middle
1,098 students
What this shows William Mulholland Middle reports 1,098 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Mulholland Middle compares
William Mulholland Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,098 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,098
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.5%
White 7.3%
Asian 3.6%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, William Mulholland Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Mulholland Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Mulholland Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,098 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Mulholland Middle
How many students attend William Mulholland Middle?
William Mulholland Middle has 1,098 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Balboa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,002 (2022-23) → 1,003 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Mulholland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at William Mulholland Middle is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Mulholland Middle?
90.3% of students at William Mulholland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Mulholland Middle?
The largest demographic group at William Mulholland Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment, in Lake Balboa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Mulholland Middle?
William Mulholland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William Mulholland Middle rank among public schools in Lake Balboa?
By Resource Investment Index, William Mulholland Middle ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Lake Balboa, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Balboa on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides William Mulholland Middle, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.